Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer
?? Dudley, West Midlands
?? £35,000 per annum
?? Monday to Friday | 8:00am 4:30pm
?? Permanent Position

The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer to join a well-established industrial manufacturing business in the West Midlands. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining compliance with quality standards, supporting audits, investigating non-conformances, and driving continuous improvement across the business.

This role would suit an experienced Quality Engineer, Compliance Engineer, or Quality professional with a strong background in industrial manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
  
  
• Conduct and support internal audits across manufacturing and business processes.
  
  
• Assist with customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
  
  
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  
  
• Lead problem-solving activities using recognised quality tools and methodologies.
  
  
• Support continuous improvement projects across production and quality functions.
  
  
• Monitor compliance standards and provide guidance to operational teams.
  
  
• Assist the Quality Manager with quality assurance and compliance activities.
  
  
• Produce and maintain quality documentation and records.
  
  
• Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the business.
  
  

Candidate RequirementsEssential

• Previous experience in a Quality Engineer, Compliance Engineer, or similar quality-focused role.
  
  
• Strong industrial manufacturing background.
  
  
• Experience working within engineering, manufacturing, machining, forging, automotive, aerospace, heavy industry, or similar production environments.
  
  
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality standards.
  
  
• Experience using quality tools such as:
  
  
  • 8D
    
    
  • PFMEA
    
    
  • APQP
    
    
  • PPAP/PPS
    
    
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  
  
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
  
  
• Full UK Driving Licence.
  
  

Desirable

• Internal auditing experience.
  
  
• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
  
  
• Continuous improvement experience.
  
  
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Quality disciplines.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £35,000 per annum.
  
  
• Monday to Friday working hours with no weekend shifts.
  
  
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
  
  
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
  
  
• Stable, long-term employment with a growing engineering business.
  
  

Apply TodayIf you are an experienced Quality Engineer from an industrial manufacturing background looking for your next challenge, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration.